The challenge this week is inspired by my Uncle Jim who passed away this past week. His life of service and commitment to family is just an inspiration. The impact one person can have on so many lives can be seen by a church full of people saying goodbye. That’s the thing about this life – we really don’t know the impact we can make on someone’s life.
All it takes is one person to impact another person. Then the domino effect happens. You don’t have to be some famous person or have a huge following. You can make a difference in someone’s life today. The simple act of caring about someone even when it doesn’t benefit you or fit into your already busy day.
Think about the last time you truly felt loved? What did that person do? I bet it wasn’t some big extravagant thing. It’s the simple things that make the difference. Those small simple things add up quickly in a person’s heart.
“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”
Romans 12:10 NLT
Take the first step today and touch someone’s life by doing something small.
Here are some examples: smile at them, give them a compliment, actually listen when they talk, thank them, send a card, give them a hug, bring them a coffee, call, text, or just show up at their door, do something that isn’t expected of you. The list can go on and on
Now here’s the second part. We have the challenge to start the effect. Now I’m adding on to be the stopper if you see something not right going on. Then you can start the positive impact with your domino. This is definitely not the easiest, but something we can do out of love.
“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.”
Romans 12:9 NLT
